Alex Timbers
Latest News on Alex Timbers:
Rachel Brosnahan, Joaquina Kalukango & Greg Nobile to be Honored at NYTW's 2025 Gala (Dec 18, 2024)
Photos: On the Red Carpet at ALL IN: COMEDY ABOUT LOVE Gala Night (Dec 18, 2024)
Video: Inside the Gala Celebration for ALL IN: COMEDY ABOUT LOVE (Dec 17, 2024)
Rachel Brosnahan, Joaquina Kalukango & Greg Nobile to be Honored at NYTW's 2025 Gala (Dec 18, 2024)
Photos: On the Red Carpet at ALL IN: COMEDY ABOUT LOVE Gala Night (Dec 18, 2024)
Video: Inside the Gala Celebration for ALL IN: COMEDY ABOUT LOVE (Dec 17, 2024)
BIO
Alex Timbers is a Tony-nominated writer-director and the recipient of Lucille Lortel, Drama Desk, and Outer Critics Circle Awards, as well as two OBIE Awards.
Credits include: The Pee-wee Herman Show, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson (also book writer; Drama Desk, Lortel, and OCC Awards, Tony nomination), A Very Merry Unauthorized Pageant (OBIE Award, Garland Award-Best Director), Gutenberg! The Musical! (Drama Desk nom. - Best Director of a Musical), Peter and the Starcatcher (co-director, OBIE Award- Best Director), Hell House (Drama Desk nom. - Unique Theatrical Experience).
Alex was President of the Yale Dramat and is the Artistic Director of downtown company Les Freres Corbusier.
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Jose Llana, Lea Salonga, Arielle Jacobs, Conrad Ricamora, Costume Designer Clint Ramos, Director Alex Timbers, Scenic Designer David Korins, Choreographer Annie-B Parson and Co-Composer, Concept, Lyricist David Byrne, Lead Producers Jose Antonio Vargas, Clint Ramos, Diana DiMenna, Patrick Catullo, Hal Luftig and Kevin Connor and the cast of "Here Lies Love" including Melody Butiu, Jaygee Macapugay, Julia Abueva, Aaron Alcaraz, Kristina Doucette, Jeigh Madjus, Geena Quintos, Shea Renne, Angelo Soriano, Moses Villarama, Jasmine Forsberg, Reanne Acasio, Renée Albulario, Carol Angeli, Nathan Angelo, Roy Flores, Timothy Matthew Flores, Sarah Kay and Aaron "AJ" Mercado
Date:
05/09/2023
From: Photos: Arielle Jacobs, Jose Llana, Lea Salonga, And The Company Of HERE LIES LOVE Meet The Press!
Productions
Writing
Conceiver
Playwright
Playwright
Developed by
Bookwriter
Awards and Nominations
Drama League Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Direction of a Musical
Alex Timbers, Here Lies Love
Drama League Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Direction of a Musical
Alex Timbers, Gutenberg! The Musical!
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
Alex Timbers, Moulin Rouge!
winner
Tony Awards - 2020 - Best Direction of a Musical
Alex Timbers, Moulin Rouge!
winner
Drama League Awards - 2019 - Founders Award for Excellence in Directing
Alex Timbers
Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
Alex Timbers, Rocky
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
Alex Timbers, Rocky
winner
The Lortels - 2014 - Outstanding Director
Alex Timbers, Here Lies Love
Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
Alex Timbers, Here Lies Love
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
Alex Timbers , Here Lies Love
winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2012 - Best Direction of a Play
Alex Timbers, Peter and the Starcatcher
Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Direction of a Play
Alex Timbers, Peter and the Starcatcher
winner
Obie Awards - 2011 - Directing
Alex Timbers, Peter And The Starcatcher
winner
The Lortels - 2011 - Outstanding Musical
Alex Timbers, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson
Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Book of a Musical
Alex Timbers, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Book of a Musical
Alex Timbers, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
Alex Timbers, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson
Drama Desk Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Director of a Play
Alex Timbers, Gutenberg! The Musica
winner
Obie Awards - 2004 - Special Citations
Alex Timbers, A Very Merry Unauthorized Children's Scientology Pageant
Videos
Video: The Avett Brothers Perform During SWEPT AWAY Opening Night Curtain Call
by Stephi Wild - Nov 20, 2024
Video: MOULIN ROUGE! 5th Anniversary Performance Curtain Call Speech
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 26, 2024
Video: Lea Michele, Ben Platt, Lizzo, and More Perform at Joe Biden Fundraiser
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 31, 2024
Video: Watch the Cast of HERE LIES LOVE Perform Unplugged 'Child of the Philippines'
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 3, 2023
Video: HERE LIES LOVE Cast Members Perform Unplugged Version of 'Walk Like A Woman'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 30, 2023
Video: Watch HERE LIES LOVE Cast Members Perform 'Opposite Attraction' Unplugged
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 30, 2023
Video: On the Red Carpet With Andrew Rannells, Josh Gad & More at GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL!
by Red Carpet - Oct 13, 2023
Video: David Byrne Calls HERE LIES LOVE's Dancing Audience His 'Dream Come True'
by Michael Major - Oct 6, 2023
Video: Watch Arielle Jacobs & HERE LIES LOVE Perform on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Michael Major - Sep 28, 2023
Video: Watch Lele Pons Dance to 'El Tango de Roxanne' From MOULIN ROUGE!
by Michael Major - Sep 27, 2023
Video: Watch Josh Gad and Andrew Rannells Take First Bows in GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL!
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 16, 2023
Video: What's GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL All About? The Creative Team Explains!
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 16, 2023
News
Rachel Brosnahan, Joaquina Kalukango & Greg Nobile to be Honored at NYTW's 2025 Gala
New York Theatre Workshop's 2025 Gala will honor Emmy Award winner Rachel Brosnahan, Tony Award winner Joaquina Kalukango, and Tony Award-winning theater and film producer Greg Nobile. Learn more and see how to attend.
New York Theatre Workshop's 2025 Gala will honor Emmy Award winner Rachel Brosnahan, Tony Award winner Joaquina Kalukango, and Tony Award-winning theater and film producer Greg Nobile. Learn more and see how to attend.
Photos: On the Red Carpet at ALL IN: COMEDY ABOUT LOVE Gala Night
Performances are now underway for All In: Comedy About Love by Simon Rich. BroadwayWorld attended the show's gala night, and you can check out photos of the stars arriving on the red carpet here!
Performances are now underway for All In: Comedy About Love by Simon Rich. BroadwayWorld attended the show's gala night, and you can check out photos of the stars arriving on the red carpet here!
Video: Inside the Gala Celebration for ALL IN: COMEDY ABOUT LOVE
Broadway's best came out to celebrate last night at the Hudson Theatre, where Simon Rich's All In: Comedy About Love hosted a gala performance. The new play opens officially on December 22. Watch in this video!
Broadway's best came out to celebrate last night at the Hudson Theatre, where Simon Rich's All In: Comedy About Love hosted a gala performance. The new play opens officially on December 22. Watch in this video!
Photos: ALL IN: COMEDY ABOUT LOVE Cast Walks the Red Carpet at Gala Night
Performances are now underway for All In: Comedy About Love by Simon Rich, featuring a rotating cast of star performers. BroadwayWorld attended the show's gala night, and you can check out photos here!
Performances are now underway for All In: Comedy About Love by Simon Rich, featuring a rotating cast of star performers. BroadwayWorld attended the show's gala night, and you can check out photos here!
ALL IN: COMEDY ABOUT LOVE to Offer $45 Lottery Tickets
A limited number of $45 tickets will be available for every performance throughout the run via a TodayTix lottery for the world premiere of All In: Comedy About Love by Simon Rich. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
A limited number of $45 tickets will be available for every performance throughout the run via a TodayTix lottery for the world premiere of All In: Comedy About Love by Simon Rich. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Photo: ALL IN Begins Previews On Broadway With John Mulaney, Richard Kind, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Fred Armisen and More
All In: Comedy About Love by Simon Rich has released a first-look photo portrait of the star-studded cast and creative team as the curtain will rise for tonight’s first performance.
All In: Comedy About Love by Simon Rich has released a first-look photo portrait of the star-studded cast and creative team as the curtain will rise for tonight’s first performance.
Andy Karl And Samantha Dodemaide To Join MOULIN ROUGE! On Broadway This January
Moulin Rouge! The Musical on Broadway will welcome Olivier Award-winner and Tony Award nominee Andy Karl in the role of “The Duke of Monroth” and Samantha Dodemaide making her Broadway debut as 'Nini' beginning Tuesday, January 28, 2025.
Moulin Rouge! The Musical on Broadway will welcome Olivier Award-winner and Tony Award nominee Andy Karl in the role of “The Duke of Monroth” and Samantha Dodemaide making her Broadway debut as 'Nini' beginning Tuesday, January 28, 2025.
Meet the Cast of ALL IN: COMEDY ABOUT LOVE, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
The world premiere of All In: Comedy About Love will premiere on Broadway on December 11. All In will be performed with a rotating cast of actors. Meet the first cast members taking the stage in the show here!
The world premiere of All In: Comedy About Love will premiere on Broadway on December 11. All In will be performed with a rotating cast of actors. Meet the first cast members taking the stage in the show here!
Up on the Marquee: ALL IN: COMEDY ABOUT LOVE
John Mulaney is getting ready to return to Broadway in the world premiere of All In: Comedy About Love by Simon Rich, with direction by Alex Timbers. Check out photos of the new marquee at the Hudson Theatre!
John Mulaney is getting ready to return to Broadway in the world premiere of All In: Comedy About Love by Simon Rich, with direction by Alex Timbers. Check out photos of the new marquee at the Hudson Theatre!
Photos: John Mulaney, Renee Elise Goldsberry & More in ALL IN Rehearsals
Check out photos of John Mulaney, Renee Elise Goldsberry & more in rehearsals for All In: Comedy About Love. See who else is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Check out photos of John Mulaney, Renee Elise Goldsberry & more in rehearsals for All In: Comedy About Love. See who else is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Video: First Listen to Jonathan Groff in JUST IN TIME; Michele Pawk, Caesar Samayoa & More Join
Additional cast members have been revealed for Just in Time on Broadway, starring Jonathan Groff as Bobby Darin. See who else is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Additional cast members have been revealed for Just in Time on Broadway, starring Jonathan Groff as Bobby Darin. See who else is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Boy George To Return To MOULIN ROUGE! On Broadway This March
Moulin Rouge! The Musical will welcome back global icon & Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter & trailblazer Boy George in the role of “Harold Zidler” beginning Tuesday March 18, 2025.
Moulin Rouge! The Musical will welcome back global icon & Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter & trailblazer Boy George in the role of “Harold Zidler” beginning Tuesday March 18, 2025.
Tickets to MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL at Old National Centre On Sale Tomorrow
The first North American tour of Moulin Rouge! The Musical, winner of 10 Tony Awards including Best Musical, will play in Indianapolis at Old National Centre. Learn how to purchase tickets.
The first North American tour of Moulin Rouge! The Musical, winner of 10 Tony Awards including Best Musical, will play in Indianapolis at Old National Centre. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Video: The Avett Brothers Perform During SWEPT AWAY Opening Night Curtain Call
Swept Away officially opened on Broadway this week. The cast was joined on stage for a special performance by The Avett Brothers during the show's curtain call. Check out the video here!
Swept Away officially opened on Broadway this week. The cast was joined on stage for a special performance by The Avett Brothers during the show's curtain call. Check out the video here!
Review: MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL at CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre
What did our critic think of MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL at CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre?
What did our critic think of MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL at CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre?
MOULIN ROUGE! On Sale This Friday At Kravis Center
Single tickets for the acclaimed musical MOULIN ROUGE will be available at the Kravis Center starting Friday, November 22.
Single tickets for the acclaimed musical MOULIN ROUGE will be available at the Kravis Center starting Friday, November 22.
Nick Kroll Joins the Cast of ALL IN on Broadway
BroadwayWorld has just learned that Nick Kroll has joined the cast of the world premiere of All In: Comedy About Love by Simon Rich. Check out the starry list of performers that he joins here.
BroadwayWorld has just learned that Nick Kroll has joined the cast of the world premiere of All In: Comedy About Love by Simon Rich. Check out the starry list of performers that he joins here.
Hope for Off-Off-Broadway: How The Tank Is Defying the Odds
Rumors of the death of off-off-Broadway have been greatly exaggerated. In fact, the Alliance of Resident Theatres/New York (the organizing entity, such that there is one, of off-off-Broadway companies) will tell you it has more members than it did twenty years ago. However, there is no doubt that things feel dire.
Rumors of the death of off-off-Broadway have been greatly exaggerated. In fact, the Alliance of Resident Theatres/New York (the organizing entity, such that there is one, of off-off-Broadway companies) will tell you it has more members than it did twenty years ago. However, there is no doubt that things feel dire.
Photos: MOULIN ROUGE! Welcomes Arianna Rosario and More To Its National Tour
The new North American tour cast of Moulin Rouge! is carting its kickline across the nation! Get a first look at the newest crop of bohemians to hit the road in the iconic jukebox love story in new photos below!
The new North American tour cast of Moulin Rouge! is carting its kickline across the nation! Get a first look at the newest crop of bohemians to hit the road in the iconic jukebox love story in new photos below!
Photos: Jonathan Groff in Benefit Concert of Broadway-Bound JUST IN TIME
Last night, Signature Theatre held a sold-out benefit concert of the upcoming new Broadway-bound musical Just In Time starring Tony Award-winning actor Jonathan Groff as legendary singer Bobby Darin. Check out photos from the performance here!
Last night, Signature Theatre held a sold-out benefit concert of the upcoming new Broadway-bound musical Just In Time starring Tony Award-winning actor Jonathan Groff as legendary singer Bobby Darin. Check out photos from the performance here!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Alex Timbers written?
Alex Timbers has written 4 shows including A Very Merry Unauthorized Children's Scientology Pageant (Conceiver), Boozy (Conceiver), Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson (Bookwriter), Just in Time (Developed by).
What awards has Alex Timbers been nominated for?
Outstanding Direction of a Musical (Drama League Awards) for Here Lies Love, Outstanding Direction of a Musical (Drama League Awards) for Gutenberg! The Musical!, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Moulin Rouge!, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Moulin Rouge!, Founders Award for Excellence in Directing (Drama League Awards), Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Rocky, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Rocky, Outstanding Director (The Lortels) for Here Lies Love, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Here Lies Love, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Here Lies Love, Best Direction of a Play (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Peter and the Starcatcher, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for Peter and the Starcatcher , Directing (Obie Awards) for Peter And The Starcatcher, Outstanding Musical (The Lortels) for Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson, Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson, Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson, Outstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Gutenberg! The Musica and Special Citations (Obie Awards) for A Very Merry Unauthorized Children's Scientology Pageant.
What awards has Alex Timbers won?
Alex Timbers has received numerous awards, including Outstanding Director of a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Moulin Rouge! and Best Direction of a Musical at the Tony Awards, also for Moulin Rouge!. He was honored with the Founders Award for Excellence in Directing from the Drama League Awards. His work on Here Lies Love earned him the Outstanding Director award from The Lortels. Additionally, he won the Best Direction of a Play at the BroadwayWorld Awards for Peter and the Starcatcher and received an Obie Award for Directing for the same production. He also earned the Outstanding Musical award from The Lortels for Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson and the Outstanding Book of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson. Finally, he received Special Citations from the Obie Awards for A Very Merry Unauthorized Children's Scientology Pageant.
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